Graduate Cloud Engineer/Associate Consultant

We're the team that transforms our customers' technology landscape bringing them real competitive edge! Established 10 years' ago, we deliver extraordinary value through our Cloud Consulting & Data specialisations that not only delight our clients but also delight their customers. When you build a business around your people it's about helping them to develop thought leadership that delivers. At ECS we know about this journey - we've been there - and we want you to join the team and share our Cloud vision. We're growing fast based on the outstanding contribution we have made to our clients through IaaS, PaaS and SaaS solutions.

Interested? We're recruiting Associate Consultants - Graduate Cloud & Data Engineers - to engage and support our customers through their journey into virtualised cloud reality.

What you'll be doing:

Be part of the team helping clients move from standard infrastructure, Private and Hybrid cloud environments to public cloud iterations. You'll be trained in the latest public cloud technologies and encouraged to gain key AWS, Azure and GCP certifications. You will also be exposed to Agile and DevOps methodologies and will be trained on cutting-edge tools including Puppet, Chef and Ansible, as well as Jenkins, Docker and a whole host of other innovative technologies.

Working with an ECS buddy who will show you the ropes and be your "go to" mentor, you'll get to learn from some of the best consultants in the Cloud industry on how to deploy solutions, work with different stakeholders and how to build robust and tailored solutions for a wide variety of different organisations. You'll contributing to transformation organisation wide and significantly impacting multiple customers. It's exciting and challenging work!

What you'll contribute:

A passion for IT and technology, especially an interest in Cloud and DevOps
Working knowledge of programming/Scripting in either Bash, Python, Ruby or something similar.
Hands on experience in a Linux/Unix environment although a Windows background is good too!
Keen desire to constantly learn about new technologies and solutions within the Cloud world.
Ideally a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline. If you're a graduate in another discipline with an interest and some demonstrable experience in this area then we'd still love to hear from you.
An understanding of some Cloud tech such as AWS, GCP, Azure would be beneficial but is not essential.

What you'll get out of this:

You'll be joining an inclusive culture with many of our senior team being experts in the field. As part of a business that is committed to sharing technical knowledge, you'll develop your people skills and expertise in current, new and emerging technologies, building your profile as a consulting expert. Our approachable Senior Directors and Managers take a keen interest in the progress and development of our Associate Consultants because this is what differentiates us.

We provide endless opportunities for personal development, from regular feedback conversations to a wide selection of training opportunities. We will encourage you to stretch yourself, enhance your skills, build experience whilst progressing your career. Oh and let's not forget an excellent remuneration and benefits package!
Join us and become an industry leading expert with the technical smarts and profile to transform Enterprise Technology Landscapes.

ECS has over 850 employees and Associates, and is headquartered in Glasgow, with offices in Edinburgh, Manchester, London and Pune.

We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to promote an environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

Please note our fraud prevention process relating to all job applications.

Fraud prevention databases have been established for the purpose of allowing employers to share data on their employment fraud cases. Should any investigation identify fraud or the commission or any other offence by you when applying or during your engagement with ECS, we will record the details of this on the relevant fraud prevention databases. This information may be accessed from the UK and other countries and used by law enforcement agencies, other employers and potential employers to prevent fraud.

Graduate Cloud Engineer/Associate Consultant

We're the team that transforms our customers' technology landscape bringing them real competitive edge! Established 10 years' ago, we deliver extraordinary value through our Cloud Consulting & Data specialisations that not only delight our clients but also delight their customers. When you build a business around your people it's about helping them to develop thought leadership that delivers. At ECS we know about this journey - we've been there - and we want you to join the team and share our Cloud vision. We're growing fast based on the outstanding contribution we have made to our clients through IaaS, PaaS and SaaS solutions.

Interested? We're recruiting Associate Consultants - Graduate Cloud & Data Engineers - to engage and support our customers through their journey into virtualised cloud reality.

What you'll be doing:

Be part of the team helping clients move from standard infrastructure, Private and Hybrid cloud environments to public cloud iterations. You'll be trained in the latest public cloud technologies and encouraged to gain key AWS, Azure and GCP certifications. You will also be exposed to Agile and DevOps methodologies and will be trained on cutting-edge tools including Puppet, Chef and Ansible, as well as Jenkins, Docker and a whole host of other innovative technologies.

Working with an ECS buddy who will show you the ropes and be your "go to" mentor, you'll get to learn from some of the best consultants in the Cloud industry on how to deploy solutions, work with different stakeholders and how to build robust and tailored solutions for a wide variety of different organisations. You'll contributing to transformation organisation wide and significantly impacting multiple customers. It's exciting and challenging work!

What you'll contribute:

A passion for IT and technology, especially an interest in Cloud and DevOps
Working knowledge of programming/Scripting in either Bash, Python, Ruby or something similar.
Hands on experience in a Linux/Unix environment although a Windows background is good too!
Keen desire to constantly learn about new technologies and solutions within the Cloud world.
Ideally a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline. If you're a graduate in another discipline with an interest and some demonstrable experience in this area then we'd still love to hear from you.
An understanding of some Cloud tech such as AWS, GCP, Azure would be beneficial but is not essential.

What you'll get out of this:

You'll be joining an inclusive culture with many of our senior team being experts in the field. As part of a business that is committed to sharing technical knowledge, you'll develop your people skills and expertise in current, new and emerging technologies, building your profile as a consulting expert. Our approachable Senior Directors and Managers take a keen interest in the progress and development of our Associate Consultants because this is what differentiates us.

We provide endless opportunities for personal development, from regular feedback conversations to a wide selection of training opportunities. We will encourage you to stretch yourself, enhance your skills, build experience whilst progressing your career. Oh and let's not forget an excellent remuneration and benefits package!
Join us and become an industry leading expert with the technical smarts and profile to transform Enterprise Technology Landscapes.

ECS has over 850 employees and Associates, and is headquartered in Glasgow, with offices in Edinburgh, Manchester, London and Pune.

We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to promote an environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

Please note our fraud prevention process relating to all job applications.

Fraud prevention databases have been established for the purpose of allowing employers to share data on their employment fraud cases. Should any investigation identify fraud or the commission or any other offence by you when applying or during your engagement with ECS, we will record the details of this on the relevant fraud prevention databases. This information may be accessed from the UK and other countries and used by law enforcement agencies, other employers and potential employers to prevent fraud.

Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. We deliver award-winning solutions to over 65 outsourcing clients and consulting services to hundreds more. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provides professional interim and temporary resources.

Our client is a well-known building society with headquarters in Swindon; As one of the largest savings and mortgage providers in the UK, 15 million members are at the heart of everything they do.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Full Stack React Developer for a 6 month contract based in London, Paddington.

Purpose of the Role:

• The React Developer will be working at the forefront of technology, building an Agile and responsive end-to-end system able to cope with the demands of today's whilst flexible enough to meet the needs of tomorrow.

As a React Native Developer you will be responsible for:

• Day-to-day you'll be exploiting your experience of delivering first-class solutions in an Agile environment
• You'll be involved in mentoring and to help to build our development process and strategies
• You'll drive continuous improvements and promote best practice in your team through your actions and behaviours
• Work closely with the Technology Lead, helping to deliver solutions that meet their requirements

What we require from the candidate:

• Strong mobile development experience using React Native (and Redux ideally)
• Good knowledge of iOS and Android Operating Systems
• TypeScript (Front and Back End ideal)
• Experience of writing unit, integration and functional tests
• Agile Scrum team experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience of any of the following is beneficial - Node.js, microservices, Docker, Kafka, Terraform, AWS

IR35 Status: This role has been assessed as inside of IR35.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

In applying for this role you acknowledge the following; this role falls in scope of Off Payroll working. Any rate quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such, the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.

Alexander Mann Solutions, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. We deliver award-winning solutions to over 65 outsourcing clients and consulting services to hundreds more. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provides professional interim and temporary resources.

Our client is a well-known building society with headquarters in Swindon; As one of the largest savings and mortgage providers in the UK, 15 million members are at the heart of everything they do.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Full Stack React Developer for a 6 month contract based in London, Paddington.

Purpose of the Role:

• The React Developer will be working at the forefront of technology, building an Agile and responsive end-to-end system able to cope with the demands of today's whilst flexible enough to meet the needs of tomorrow.

As a React Native Developer you will be responsible for:

• Day-to-day you'll be exploiting your experience of delivering first-class solutions in an Agile environment
• You'll be involved in mentoring and to help to build our development process and strategies
• You'll drive continuous improvements and promote best practice in your team through your actions and behaviours
• Work closely with the Technology Lead, helping to deliver solutions that meet their requirements

What we require from the candidate:

• Strong mobile development experience using React Native (and Redux ideally)
• Good knowledge of iOS and Android Operating Systems
• TypeScript (Front and Back End ideal)
• Experience of writing unit, integration and functional tests
• Agile Scrum team experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience of any of the following is beneficial - Node.js, microservices, Docker, Kafka, Terraform, AWS

IR35 Status: This role has been assessed as inside of IR35.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

In applying for this role you acknowledge the following; this role falls in scope of Off Payroll working. Any rate quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such, the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.

Alexander Mann Solutions, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

DevOps Role sought by luxury travel operator.

Contract type: ideally permanent 40-65k

Our Client is a luxury travel operator developing an Artificial-Intelligence-as-a-Service solution for the next generation of leisure. Their full-stack platform is cloud agnostic, highly scalable, and built on patented award-winning and world-leading optimisation algorithms. They utilise cutting-edge technology in IoT, Big Data, AI and ML to maximise user experience and accessibility, improve productivity and minimise environmental impact for our clients. They are on a mission to find the very best people to be part of their success.

The Role:

Reporting to the CTO, you will carry out agreed operational procedures, including network configuration, installation and maintenance of IT infrastructure for SaaS products. You will support technical review and have a passion to design, develop and implement digital solutions to be deployed at scale. Within this role you will be expected to serve 2nd/3rd line IT functions and support R&D project at the infrastructure level in the areas of IoT, Big Data, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Our ideal candidate will be familiar with the software development life cycle (SDLC) from preliminary system analysis to tests and deployment. Ultimately, the role of the IT administrator is to build and deliver IT infrastructure working closely with Software Development teams, in a genuine DevSecOps environment.

Responsibilities:

. Developing, planning and implementing release management to support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)

. Monitoring and managing appropriate access levels to various environments, ensuring a restrictive security model for access to the environments

. Build prototypes and pilots to prove concepts.

. Control and monitor the application life cycle of software-based platform and products (eg, Controlling gated release mechanism)

. Solve technical problems across multiple technologies, developing new methods if required.

. Contribute to a diverse range of assignments for both internal and external clients, including bidding for new work.

. Contribute and manage knowledge sharing within the company and across related communities.

. Use network management tools to collect and report on network load and performance statistics.

. Contribute to the implementation of maintenance and installation work.

. Uses standard procedures and tools to carry out defined system backups, restoring data where necessary.

. Identify operational problems and contribute to their resolution.

. Support full product development life cycle of web-based services.

. Develop flowcharts, layouts and documentation to identify requirements and solutions.

. Write well-designed, testable orchestration procedures.

. Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility.

. Document and maintain IT infrastructure functionality by implementing health monitoring and alerting; ensuring health alerts are managed and dealt with

. Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing tools and systems.

. Comply with project plans and industry standards.

. Source, setup and own systems to improve productivity in software development and AI

. Support the creation and operation of API gateways, Proxy Server and similar components of the architecture, which are classed as high-availability'

Experience:

. 2+ years of experience in AWS/GCP/Azure is essential

. Working with Agile Methodologies eg, Scrum or Kanban

. Strong background in Windows/Linux/Unix Administration (ideally via ADAM, Active Directory, LDAP, ADFS)

. Strong experience with SQL and MSSQL/MySQL (NoSQL experience is a plus, too)

. Experience with automation/configuration management using either Puppet, Chef, Ansible, SaltStack, Power Shell, Terraform or equivalent (ideally, blending with software development practices like version control, along the lines of IaaC, etc.) along with containers (Docker) and container management (eg, via Kubernetes)

. Ability to use a wide variety of open source technologies and cloud services (eg, Azure, AWS, BlueMix, Holmes etc.)

. A working understanding of code and script (Python, Java and JavaScript)

. Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service (ideally, ITIL certified) including monitoring tools like Kibana, Grafana, PowerBI or equivalent

. Knowledge of Windows enterprise ecosystem (office 365, sharepoint, power BI, TFS, etc), Servers, Networking, HyperV/VMWare

. Qualification in Computer Science (or equivalent) to degree or masters level.

. Written and verbal communication to present complex concepts to multi-disciplinary teams.

Nice to have:

. Container technology, Kubernetes, big data stack, open stack, elastic search

. Familiarity with continuous integration/deployment tools

. Experienced in Python and general application programming

. Working knowledge of web service interfaces.

. Extensive experience of different operating systems.

. Experience of working with configuration management tools.

. Extensive knowledge of software build cycles

. Experience deploying code

. Experience in software architecture and system design

. Database management

. Exposure to techniques of Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence, applied to real-world challenges, eg, predicting maintenance of aircraft and parts

. Exposure to Data Science or Data Analysis techniques, eg, create dashboards from Real Time data and evidence-based recommendations

. Exposure to IoT technology, eg, create gateway and correction of measurements from environmental sensors

. Exposure to GIS tools & methods, eg estimate the overall journey time and travel distance of a bus

. Exposure to DevOps practices, eg, create container-based apps

. Technical coaching

. Certifications in related areas eg, ITIL, GDPR, TOGAF, etc

. Experience with/Knowledge of team collaboration and communication tools like JIRA, Slack, Azure DevOps, TFS, VSTS

Attributes:

. Can-do, positive attitude.

. Intelligence, listening and learning.

. Proactivity, energy, enthusiasm.

. Collaborative and non-hierarchical style of working.

. Strong technical skills linked to business acumen.

. Able to command a high-profile presence both internally and externally.

. Able to adjust approach and communication style in empathy with the audience.

. Able to demonstrate courage and conviction to deliver better strategic outcomes

They offer a great package that includes training, development, succession planning, a structured career path to grow.

If joining a growing cutting-edge technology organisation with great prospects in an emerging GBPbillion sector and working with a brilliant motivated team appeals to you, get in touch with us now. The right candidate will be asked to start immediately.

DevOps Role sought by luxury travel operator.

Contract type: ideally permanent 40-65k

Our Client is a luxury travel operator developing an Artificial-Intelligence-as-a-Service solution for the next generation of leisure. Their full-stack platform is cloud agnostic, highly scalable, and built on patented award-winning and world-leading optimisation algorithms. They utilise cutting-edge technology in IoT, Big Data, AI and ML to maximise user experience and accessibility, improve productivity and minimise environmental impact for our clients. They are on a mission to find the very best people to be part of their success.

The Role:

Reporting to the CTO, you will carry out agreed operational procedures, including network configuration, installation and maintenance of IT infrastructure for SaaS products. You will support technical review and have a passion to design, develop and implement digital solutions to be deployed at scale. Within this role you will be expected to serve 2nd/3rd line IT functions and support R&D project at the infrastructure level in the areas of IoT, Big Data, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Our ideal candidate will be familiar with the software development life cycle (SDLC) from preliminary system analysis to tests and deployment. Ultimately, the role of the IT administrator is to build and deliver IT infrastructure working closely with Software Development teams, in a genuine DevSecOps environment.

Responsibilities:

. Developing, planning and implementing release management to support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)

. Monitoring and managing appropriate access levels to various environments, ensuring a restrictive security model for access to the environments

. Build prototypes and pilots to prove concepts.

. Control and monitor the application life cycle of software-based platform and products (eg, Controlling gated release mechanism)

. Solve technical problems across multiple technologies, developing new methods if required.

. Contribute to a diverse range of assignments for both internal and external clients, including bidding for new work.

. Contribute and manage knowledge sharing within the company and across related communities.

. Use network management tools to collect and report on network load and performance statistics.

. Contribute to the implementation of maintenance and installation work.

. Uses standard procedures and tools to carry out defined system backups, restoring data where necessary.

. Identify operational problems and contribute to their resolution.

. Support full product development life cycle of web-based services.

. Develop flowcharts, layouts and documentation to identify requirements and solutions.

. Write well-designed, testable orchestration procedures.

. Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility.

. Document and maintain IT infrastructure functionality by implementing health monitoring and alerting; ensuring health alerts are managed and dealt with

. Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing tools and systems.

. Comply with project plans and industry standards.

. Source, setup and own systems to improve productivity in software development and AI

. Support the creation and operation of API gateways, Proxy Server and similar components of the architecture, which are classed as high-availability'

Experience:

. 2+ years of experience in AWS/GCP/Azure is essential

. Working with Agile Methodologies eg, Scrum or Kanban

. Strong background in Windows/Linux/Unix Administration (ideally via ADAM, Active Directory, LDAP, ADFS)

. Strong experience with SQL and MSSQL/MySQL (NoSQL experience is a plus, too)

. Experience with automation/configuration management using either Puppet, Chef, Ansible, SaltStack, Power Shell, Terraform or equivalent (ideally, blending with software development practices like version control, along the lines of IaaC, etc.) along with containers (Docker) and container management (eg, via Kubernetes)

. Ability to use a wide variety of open source technologies and cloud services (eg, Azure, AWS, BlueMix, Holmes etc.)

. A working understanding of code and script (Python, Java and JavaScript)

. Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service (ideally, ITIL certified) including monitoring tools like Kibana, Grafana, PowerBI or equivalent

. Knowledge of Windows enterprise ecosystem (office 365, sharepoint, power BI, TFS, etc), Servers, Networking, HyperV/VMWare

. Qualification in Computer Science (or equivalent) to degree or masters level.

. Written and verbal communication to present complex concepts to multi-disciplinary teams.

Nice to have:

. Container technology, Kubernetes, big data stack, open stack, elastic search

. Familiarity with continuous integration/deployment tools

. Experienced in Python and general application programming

. Working knowledge of web service interfaces.

. Extensive experience of different operating systems.

. Experience of working with configuration management tools.

. Extensive knowledge of software build cycles

. Experience deploying code

. Experience in software architecture and system design

. Database management

. Exposure to techniques of Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence, applied to real-world challenges, eg, predicting maintenance of aircraft and parts

. Exposure to Data Science or Data Analysis techniques, eg, create dashboards from Real Time data and evidence-based recommendations

. Exposure to IoT technology, eg, create gateway and correction of measurements from environmental sensors

. Exposure to GIS tools & methods, eg estimate the overall journey time and travel distance of a bus

. Exposure to DevOps practices, eg, create container-based apps

. Technical coaching

. Certifications in related areas eg, ITIL, GDPR, TOGAF, etc

. Experience with/Knowledge of team collaboration and communication tools like JIRA, Slack, Azure DevOps, TFS, VSTS

Attributes:

. Can-do, positive attitude.

. Intelligence, listening and learning.

. Proactivity, energy, enthusiasm.

. Collaborative and non-hierarchical style of working.

. Strong technical skills linked to business acumen.

. Able to command a high-profile presence both internally and externally.

. Able to adjust approach and communication style in empathy with the audience.

. Able to demonstrate courage and conviction to deliver better strategic outcomes

They offer a great package that includes training, development, succession planning, a structured career path to grow.

If joining a growing cutting-edge technology organisation with great prospects in an emerging GBPbillion sector and working with a brilliant motivated team appeals to you, get in touch with us now. The right candidate will be asked to start immediately.